Compliance is always a priority for businesses and, as an employer, it can be challenging to keep track of all the laws, policies, and regulations your company must follow. That’s why the human resources experts at Ethan Allen created this convenient summary to cover the key federal and state laws you need to follow: […]
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New York State has required all businesses to complete annual Anti-Harassment training that meets all the state-mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention guidelines. The deadline was October 9th, 2019. This requirement applies to all employers, regardless of size, who employ anyone in New York State. If you have missed the October deadline, it’s not too late […]
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There’s a reason your job gets you out of bed in the morning, and it’s not the paperwork and other back-office tasks. As a business owner and leader, you’re driven to grow your revenue, improve your product or service, and collaborate with other talented people. And yet, those administrative tasks are calling your name […]
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After promising for a couple of years it would mandate that most New York employers provide predictable scheduling, the New York State Department of Labor (NY DOL) has backed away from the plan under pressure from employers. The rules, which would have made affected employers give employees 14-day advance notice of upcoming shifts, met […]
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Registration is now closed as this presentation has passed. If you are interested in getting more information on this topic, please call our office or email Jane Sterling. Finding talent and hiring a new employee is challenging enough, but are you aware of the paperwork and compliance that comes with each position? Whether you’re a new […]
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With elections approaching, below is a reminder of New York State’s Voting Leave Law for those employers with New York-based employees: Under N.Y. Election Law § 3-110(1), employers must provide employees who are registered voters with “sufficient time” for “any election” so that they may vote. Pursuant to N.Y. Election Law § 3-110(2), employers […]
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Registration is now closed as this presentation has passed. If you are interested in getting more information on this topic, please call our office or email Jane Sterling. Are you prepared? Did you know that by October 9, 2019 all employees in New York State must attend mandatory sexual harassment training that meets the State requirements? […]
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As many of you know, proper documentation is critical in almost every aspect of managing your employees. In litigation, documentation can mean the difference between a defense verdict and a multimillion-dollar jury award. But don’t document just to document—poor documentation is often worse than no documentation at all. Instead, document with purpose. Here are […]
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Did You Know? Final Guidance for New York’s Sexual Harassment Training Release On October 1, 2018, New York State updated the mandated sexual harassment prevention guidance for all New York State employers. In summary: Training: All current employees must receive Sexual Harassment Prevention training that meets State guidelines. Ethan Allen HR Services clients are receiving […]
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First impressions are key when it comes to new employees – and not just from your perspective as the employer. How you treat your new hires during the onboarding process plays a significant role in how they view you as a manager and establishes how engaged they’ll feel regarding their contributions. Go beyond the standard […]
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